Overheard in 'OZ-land...

I was in the bank today and a middle-aged, hip-looking Tip's-in-the-'80s sort of couple was waiting by the teller for a long time. The bank radio was playing an '80s station quite loud. I couldn't help but overhear them:

Man: Is that Pat Benatar?
Woman: Yeah.
Man: How long is this going to take?
Woman: Ugh, I don't know.
Man: Well, nobody's looking. Go over there and switch it to OZ.

Comments

WOW - I absolutely love that one !
Thanks for sharing Alison.
"The bank radio" ? - here in Europe banks are still the holy halls (of bankruptcy lately).
Music - unthinkable.
Hope that the machine gave them an OZ bonus !

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